# Allow Expiry and Mfg Date in Purchase in Month/Year format

**YouTube:** [How to Enable MM / YYYY Format for Expiry and Mfg Dates in Purchase?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fuN7e5TbI)

## How to Enable MM / YYYY Format for Expiry and Mfg Dates in Purchase?

This tutorial explains how to enable the option that allows entry of **expiry** and **manufacturing** dates in the simplified **Month-Year (MM-YYYY)** format during **purchase entry** in Logic ERP.

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### **Access Logic Admin Settings:**

* Open the **Logic Folder** and run **Logic Admin**.
* Go to **Global Settings**.
* Navigate to the **Purchase** tab.
* Locate and enable the option: **"Allow Expiry and MFG Date in Purchase in Month Year Format"**.

<figure><img src="/files/ynXlHUzJNHNwupwrbMld" alt=""><figcaption><p>Let's keep this feature enable to observe its impact in Purchase.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Click **Save** to confirm the changes.
* Restart the software to apply the new configuration.

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### **Implement Dates in MM-YYYY Format**

* Open the **Purchase Entry** module.
* When entering item details, you can now define:
  * **Expiry Date** and **Manufacturing Date** using the simplified **MM-YYYY** format (e.g., 08-2025).

<figure><img src="/files/LtUOt3zY2KeTBV9Ib6Xu" alt=""><figcaption><p>As you can see in the picture, the <strong>Expiry Date</strong> field only shows the option to enter the <strong>Month and Year</strong>.</p></figcaption></figure>

* The software will accept and process the date format accordingly.

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### **Conclusion**

With this setting enabled, entering expiry and manufacturing dates becomes faster and more user-friendly, reducing the chances of format-related errors during purchase entry.


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